Alkenyl phenethylethers and uses thereof in combatting tobacco beetles
AssigneeInternational Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
InventorMark A. Sprecker
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Abstract
Described are the compounds, alkyl and alkenyl phenethylether derivatives, defined according to the structure: ##STR1## wherein R represents C.sub.3 or C.sub.6 secondary alkyl (2.degree.-alkyl) or C.sub.4 alkenyl which have, individually or in combination, been found to be useful in augmenting or enhancing the aroma of perfumes and perfumed articles as well as colognes and, in addition, in combatting tobacco beetles of the species Lasioderma serricorne (F.).
Claims3
A method of attracting and destroying Lasioderma serricorne (F.) comprising applying to an area contaminated with said Lasioderma serricorne (F.) at least one phenethylether defined according to the structure:
- ##STR61## wherein R is C.sub.4 alkenyl, said attractant being applied to said area in an amount sufficient to attract said Lasioderma serricorne (F.).
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